Blood Test

  1. A clot freely floating in the blood stream is called a(n) ______.
  2. Embolus
  3. Thrombus
  1. A microliter ( µL ) is a measurement equivalent to _____.
  2. 0.1 mL
  3. 0.001 mL
  4. 0.0001 mL
  5. 0.00001 mL
  1. A patient has a WBC differential with the following count: Neutrophils 55; Lymphocytes 40; Eosinophils 2; Basophils 1; Monocytes 2. What type of infection does this patient have?
  2. Parasitic worm
  3. Bacterial
  4. Viral
  5. This patient does not have an infection, but suffers from allergies
  1. Blood leaves the heart via ______.
  2. Veins
  3. Arteries
  4. Arterioles
  5. Capillaries
  6. Venules
  1. Erythropoiesis is dependent on _____.
  2. Circulating RBC’s
  3. Proteins, lipids, and carbohydrates
  4. Iron, vitamin B12, and folic acid
  5. All of the above
  6. Only B & C
  1. Hemoglobin bound to oxygen is called _____.
  2. Carboxyhemoglobin
  3. Oxyhemoglobin
  4. Deoxyhemoglobin
  5. Hemoglobin electrophoresis
  1. Hemoglobin is a globular molecule which contains how many subunits?
  2. 1
  3. 2
  4. 3
  5. 4
  6. 5
  1. How many molecules of heme are there on each subunit of hemoglobin?
  2. 1
  3. 2
  4. 3
  5. 4
  6. 5
  1. How many platelets are normally found in a µL of whole blood?
  2. 150 – 500
  3. 1500 – 5000
  4. 15000 – 50000
  5. 150000 – 500000
  6. 1500000 – 5000000
  1. Megakaryocytes in the bone marrow release _____ into the circulating blood.
  2. Erythrocytes
  3. Leukocytes
  4. Platelets
  5. Fibrinogen
  1. The average blood volume for females is _____.
  2. 4 - 5 L
  3. 5 – 6 L
  4. 6 – 7 L
  5. 7 – 8 L
  1. The average pH of blood is _____.
  2. 7.15 – 7.25
  3. 7.25 -7.35
  4. 7.35 – 7.45
  5. 7.45 – 7.55
  1. The average temperature (in degrees Celsius) of blood is _____.
  2. 37.0
  3. 37.5
  4. 38.0
  5. 38.5
  6. 39.0
  1. The heme group from hemoglobin is degraded into which substance?
  2. Bilirubin
  3. Intrinsic factor
  4. Hemosiderin
  5. Ferratin
  1. The hormone which stimulates erythropoiesis is called _____.
  2. Angiotensin
  3. Renin
  4. Erythropoiesis
  5. Erythropoietin
  1. The human body stores 65% of its iron in _____.
  2. Hemoglobin
  3. Liver
  4. Spleen
  5. Ferratin
  1. The most abundant protein required to maintain osmotic pressure found in plasma is called _____.
  2. Albumin
  3. Immunoglobin
  4. Lipoprotein
  5. Fibrinogen
  1. The percentage of erythrocytes out of the total blood volume is called _____.
  2. Red cell indices
  3. Hematocrit
  4. Hemoglobin
  5. Reticulocyte count
  1. The production of blood cells is called _____.
  2. Hematopoiesis
  3. Erythropoiesis
  4. Leukopoiesis
  5. Thrombopoiesis
  1. Thrombocytopenia is a condition where _____.
  2. The number of platelets is abundant
  3. The number of platelets is deficient
  4. The amount of fibrinogen is abundant
  5. The amount of fibrinogen is deficient
  1. What color are erythrocytes?
  2. White
  3. Red
  4. Blue
  5. Purple
  1. What does blood transport?
  2. Dissolved gasses
  3. Metabolic wastes
  4. Enzymes
  5. All of the above
  6. Only A & C
  7. What is found in the bloodstream of all patients with leukemia?
  8. Immature , non function white blood cells
  9. Immature, functional white blood cells
  10. Mature, non functional white blood cells
  11. Mature, functional white blood cells
  1. Where does CO2 loading occur?
  2. In the lungs
  3. In the tissues
  1. Which blood type is considered to be the universal donor?
  2. A-
  3. B-
  4. AB-
  5. O-
  1. Which blood type is considered to be the universal recipient?
  2. A+
  3. B+
  4. AB+
  5. O+
  6. Which component of blood lasts approximately 100 - 120 days?
  7. Erythrocytes
  8. Leukocytes
  9. Platelets
  10. Fibrinogen
  1. Which gas binds to the globin portion of the hemoglobin molecule?
  2. Oxygen
  3. Carbon dioxide
  4. Bicarbonate
  5. Iron oxide
  1. Which is the proper order of the three phases of hemostasis?
  2. Vascular spasms, coagulation, platelet plug formation
  3. Coagulation, platelet plug formation, vascular spasms
  4. Vascular spasms, platelet plug formation, coagulation
  5. Coagulation, vascular spasms, platelet plug formation
  1. Which leukocyte becomes elevated due to a bacterial infection?
  2. Neutrophil
  3. Eosinophil
  4. Basophil
  5. Monocyte
  6. Lymphocyte
  7. Which leukocyte becomes elevated due to a parasitic worm infection?
  8. Neutrophil
  9. Eosinophil
  10. Basophil
  11. Monocyte
  12. Lymphocyte
  1. Which leukocyte has cytoplasmic granules which stain red?
  2. Neutrophil
  3. Eosinophil
  4. Basophil
  5. Monocyte
  6. Lymphocyte
  1. Which of the following could lead to a hemostasis disorder?
  2. Destruction of bone marrow
  3. Vitamin K deficiency
  4. Inability to absorb fat
  5. All of the above
  6. Only A & B
  1. Which of the following does blood NOT regulate?
  2. Body temperature
  3. Electrolyte concentrations of body fluids
  4. pH
  5. All of the above
  6. Only A & C
  1. Which of the following is an agranular leukocyte?
  2. Neutrophil
  3. Eosinophil
  4. Basophil
  5. Lymphocyte
  1. Which of the following is NOT an electrolyte transported in blood?
  2. Potassium
  3. Bicarbonate
  4. Sodium
  5. Iron
  1. Which of the following is NOT an erythrocyte disorder?
  2. Anemia
  3. Polycythemia
  4. Thalassemia
  5. Thrombocytopenia
  1. Which of the following would lead to tissue hypoxia?
  2. Hemorrhage
  3. Strenuous exercise
  4. Vitamin B12 deficiency
  5. All of the above
  6. Only A & C
  1. Which of the formed elements are complete cells?
  2. Erythrocytes
  3. Leukocytes
  4. Platelets
  5. Plasma
  1. Which substance can only be administered by I.V. in a hospital to prevent undesirable clots?
  2. Flavonoids
  3. Coumadin
  4. Aspirin
  5. Heparin
  1. Which substance, released by platelets, attracts more platelets?
  2. Serotonin
  3. Melatonin
  4. Dopamine
  5. Acetylcholineristerase
  1. Which two elements does the clotting cascade depend on?
  2. Sodium and chloride
  3. Chloride and potassium
  4. Calcium and chloride
  5. Calcium and potassium
  1. Which type of anemia is due to a lack of intrinsic factor?
  2. Aplastic
  3. Hemolytic
  4. Hemorrhagic
  5. Pernicious
  6. Iron deficiency
  7. Which type of anemia is due to acute blood loss?
  8. Aplastic
  9. Hemolytic
  10. Hemorrhagic
  11. Pernicious
  12. Iron deficiency
  1. Which type of hemoglobin has a higher affinity for oxygen?
  2. Adult hemoglobin (HbA)
  3. Fetal hemoglobin (HbF)
  4. Sickle hemoglobin (HbS)
  5. Which type of leukocyte gives rise to antibodies?
  6. Neutrophil
  7. Eosinophil
  8. Basophil
  9. Monocyte
  10. Lymphocyte
  1. Which type of leukocyte is produced in bone marrow, thymus, and spleen?
  2. Neutrophil
  3. Eosinophil
  4. Basophil
  5. Monocyte
  6. Lymphocyte
  1. Whole blood is composed of ______.
  2. Erythrocytes
  3. Leukocytes
  4. Platelets
  5. All of the above
  6. Only A & B
  1. Why are pregnant Rh- mothers given RhoGAM?
  2. To break down Rh antigens in her blood
  3. To break down Rh antigens in the baby’s blood
  4. To break down Rh antibodies in her blood
  5. To break down Rh antibodies in the baby’s blood
  1. Why do humans have different blood groups?
  2. Glycoprotein antigens on the erythrocyte
  3. Glycoprotein antibodies on the erythrocyte

Extra credit 10 points

Explain the significance of blood typing pregnant women.